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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-02
THEMAXWELLLI
HON. STEVE b. ELKINS REFUTES
THE STATEMENTS
That He Had Profited By the De-
ctsion OF the Supreme Court
In This Case.

New YoRK, May 1.-The Tribune
will print the followiog letter tomor-
row, which explains itself:
No. / BRoLDwAY,l
NEW YoRE, April q, 1851. !
To the Editor Of the Now York Tribune.
DEAR SIR-My attention has been
called to certsio statements in the pub
lie press TO the effect that / bad profit.
ed by the recent decision OF the Su.
preme Court of the United States In
what is known as the Maxwell land
grant case. In answer to these state
ments and with view to correct them,
/ beg to cay that the decision referred
to did not profit me directly or in
directly in any way. desire also TO
state that / never owned, directly or
indirectly, any interest whatever in
the Maxwell grant. / was not a party
to its Gale or purchase by the foreign
owners. My only connection With the
grant was that Of attorney for the Max.
we'll Laud Grant Company that
bought it. ! never sustain cd any
other than professional relations with
the company or property except was
.nominelly president OF the company
for few months. The deci .ion ofthe
Supreme Court in one Sc nee ia pro.
fessional triumph, because in the
early history of the company that pur-
chased the property, l defended the
title in the court and at Washington,
claiming tnat it was good and valid.
In doing this l but followed the writ
ten opinions OF such eminent lawyers
as Hon. VIM. M. Evarts, Hon. Noah
Davis, Hon. Thomas Bsysrd, W. w.
mcfarland, and Hon. Judah P. Ben
jamin, all Of which the Supreme Court
has confirmed by it's decision. Very
truly, s. ELKINs.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-02
STEALS HIS OWN CHILD.
A wealthy Father Kidnaps His Two
Year old Chi "A Novel Case,

Los ANGELES, GAL, May IA sen.
sation was created here yesterday by
the attempt orr. Porter Ashe, tie well
known aud wealthy turiman, 10 OBJ
tain possession of his two year old
daughter, Alma. Ms. Ashe has been
residing here while her husband lived
at San Francisco. Tuesday last Mrs.
Ashe, accompanied by her mother,
Mrs, E. B. Croker, sister in.law OF
Charles Crocker, left here to attend
the Alexander Croker wedding at
San Francisco, and left the child in
the charge Of Mrs. Bender, relative
OF the family. Yesterday Ashe arrived
here, and while Mre. Bender had the
child out for a walk, he seized her and
carried her to St. Elmo Hotel. Mrs
Ashe was informed by telegraph Of
the occurrence, and returned here on
a special train this afternoon. A writ
of babl as corpus was sworn out, which
was set for hearing this afternoon. The
case was continued until Monday
morning. The child remained in the
meantime in the care OF the Sheriff, to
be left where the parents can both see
baF
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-02
UNITED STATES COURTS
MAINTAINED IN ST. LOUIS BY
PRIVATE sUBsCRIPTIOH.
A Surplus I'm the Treasury, but Ow-
ing tsthe stupidity of Congress
the Courts Go a-Beggtng.:.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, May 1.-The citizens
who regard the sauctity Of the ballot
are fearful that the lack OF funds will
prevent justice from reaching the big
men whs, 1t is believed, prompted the
election frauds for which the little
men are now suffering. Hence this
appears:
Sr. LOUIS, Mo-, April Is, 1887
GRNTLRMEN-The failure OF Congress
to pass the appropriation bill leaves
no provision for the payment OF the
EXPENSES OF the United States Court
now in session in this city, and en-
gagged in the trial of those indicted for
the completely in the frauds at the
last general election. 1t is imperative
that moncy be furnished for the pay
meut of the grand and petit jurors,
who demand their fees, and that
counsel for the government he en-
sbled to defray the large expenses in
volved in procuring testimony, the at
tendance Of witnesses and the vigor-
GUS prosecution OF the cases. II the
money is not temporarily advanced
by private cit gems the courts will be
hulOulhou huu Nuo bIlht vi bGcbo Chuc1
will be continued until the fall and
perhaps longer.
Such result would be most disas-
trous. The trials thus far have re-
suited in the conviction OF q number
Of offenders, and there is every reason
to believe that II quick aud energetic
action be taken now the entire gang Of
repsateTs and ballot box suffers, who
have made q mockery OF the suffrage
in this city and de6ed the will Of our
citizens for several years past, will be
brought to punishment.
Thus far several gentlemen have
provided funds for employing counsel
They believe that on account OF your
property interests you will appreciate
the Importance Of this matter, which
so deeply affects the welfare OF the
city, and will feel II a privilege to send
them contribution to the fund they
hope to raise within the next few
days. II is expected that as soon as
an appropriation IL made by Congress
reooupment in whole or in part will
be made to thore who have sub
sCrbed to this fund. Gan you not
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-02
THE LOUISVILLE TURF
Meeting, Commencing May IIth,
Promises 60 BE the Greatest
Ever Held.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 1.-The meet
ing OF the Louisville Jockey Clue,
commencing May lltb, promises to be
the greatest ever held by the club.
From present indications 500 horses
will participate. The recent arrivals
have been the stables OF Baldwin, s. S.
Brown, John H. Davis and Bailey.
Corrigan's other lot come direct from
Memphis today, as will those Of Eonig
and many others. Stable room has
been engaged for some 200 each from
Nashville and Lexington.
Golish was galloped for the first
time yesterday, but Jim Gore still
continues the favoIite, and is in su-
perb condition.
The races begin at Lexington today
and Monday at Nashville, but no real
great race or trial comes off until the
Kentucky Derby, on the 18th of May.
The local interest has never been
greater.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-02
THE "BELFAST SPIDER .
DOES UP WILLIE CLARK, OF
PHILADELPHIA,
In Fight 70 the Finish, Queensbury
Rules, and Twenty Rounds
Clark's Pluck.

LONG leland CRY, N. Y. Msy1.-
The fight between Ike Weir, of Boston,
better known as the belfast Spider"
and Willie Clark, of Philadelphia,
took place last night up Long Island
Sound. The fight was to a finish,
Queensbury rules, with undressed
kids, for $1,000. The fight was in TWEEN.
ty rounds, and lasted one hour and
twenty-three minutes. The Spider"
knocked Clark down twice in the first
round, drawing first blood from his
nose. Weir also made one clean knock
down in the seventh round, after
which CLARK fought entirely on his
gsmeness, taking terrible punishment.
Clark was badly beaten man. His
face was badly cut up, while the "Spi-
der" was scarcely marked. Arthur
Chambers seconded CLARK, and E. P.
Holke seconded "The Spider" In
the second round "The Spider" in
striking Clark on the top Of the head,
Injured his right hand, aud al the end
Of the fight both his hands were Grip
pied. These injuries, together with
Clark's gsIneness, prolonged the fight.
Clark was very light hitter, and
"The Spider" upheld his reputation
of being an uucor queIable fighter at
his weight. IN t; 9 seventh round,
after the knock down by "rhe Spi-
DER" there was a clincb, and at the
break CLARK struck bis opponent. This
aroused "The Spiders" anger and he
rushed at Clark, driving him over the
benches which were used in place OF
ropes. In the ninett enth und Clark
made desperate and game rally, but
it was useless, as he was too weak
from loss Of blood, and his hitting
powers we're almost entirely gore. He
struggled hard, but it had been too
uphill fight from start to flish, he
being clearly overmatched. At the
end OF the twentieth round Clark's
seconds threw up the spo age, ss
their man was unable to see, one eye
being entirely closed and the other
nearly 30, and too weak to come to
time. The opinion of the sporting
men present was that "rhe Spider"
could Outright any man OF his weight
in the world. AL Smith was referee
and PAtssy Shepherd was timer.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-02
Happy wOrkmen.

The operatives OF the CIR fiji Mills
who drew a tenth part of the 500, 600
pprise in the last drawing of the Lou
isiana State Lottery on yesterday re-.
ceived a check for the same. The
fortunate individuals are VIM. O.
Hammock, O. L. Hammock,
George Hesru, F. M. Ba-
lou and Parks Bowden, each of whom
received $1,000. Each put in ST. and
purchased five tickets, one of them
being the lucky number, 20, 800, and
conse quently they are happy. They
are all hard working. deserving men,
and we congratulate them on their
good fortune. This is the largest
prize that has ever been drawn in this
city, although numerous smaller
amounts have been received.
This may tend to convince the
sceptical that the Louisiana
State Lottery always acts in good faith
and actually bestows the prizes where
drawn. All Of the above parties are
married men except O. L. Hammock,
and we understand that he Is now
contemplating taking q chancein the
matrimonial lottery. Mr.. w. O. Ham,
mock, when asked how he really felt
when he found that he Rad actuslly
drawn and received the money,
promptly said, ~ felt pretty fair, as
you may imagine" Warming mp, he
continued, II felt like / did when l
was paid off in leaving The CoDfeder-
ate service, and received my pay, I'M
like most, in good money. Yes, l am
Confederate veteran and fought un-
der Gen. Beauregard, and now / have
ain earned my reward under him.
Gen. Beauregard is true man and q
brave soldier, and l am glad that the
money comes through him Griffin
(GG Mc,Rs, Apra 21.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-02
THE SUNDAY LAW
IN FORCETOTHE VERY EXTREME.
BEGINNING WITH YESTERDAY.
All saloons, Places OF business, Eat
Ing Houses, Etc, Must BE Closed
During Sunday.

LITTLE Rock. ARK, May AT IL
o'clock sharp last night the doors OF
every business house, saloon, con.
fectionery, eating house, ETC., was
closed and has remained and will re
main closed until IL o'clock tonight.
Judge Joseph Martin, of this Judicial
circuit, gave notice 10 all violstors OF
the Sunday closing law last week that
hereafter the sale of anything in this
city on Sunday, except drugs, would
be punishable under "a law still
on the statute books and
that all persons lsboring on
the Sabbath would be held account
able under that law. This is the OBJ.
noxious Indictment which County
Attorney Lea, of this district tried to
make stick two years ago, but was
fiually forced to abandon as bad job.
Old topers who failed to supply them
selves with the ardent last night are
free in the assertion that the present
move has 6efeat marked in big letters
across its face, but a talk with Judge
Martin reveals the fact that
not until the law is removed
from the statutes will there be an open
house kept in Little Rock on Sunday.
He says it is the law and he has taken
an oath to enforce all constitutional
ensctments in force in his jurisdiction
and that the Sunday closing act he
considers entirely constitutional.
Street cars, livery stables and Other
two restaurants still run, but those
who are affected say they will close up
everything movable in Little Rock il
bound to keep the law themselves
Some saloon man will soon try the
test case dodge, when if there is any
virtue in the present move it will bt
brought ont.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-02
GERMANY AND WAR.

The news we publish this morning
from Germany is as an additional note
Of warning that war is imminent.
Germany Ia determined to provoke 1t
by series Of humilations, the strain
OF which will be more than France
can bear. Bismarck 10 steadily pur-
suing his plan to purchase peace by
another victory to purchase, he holds,
lasting peace by such terms as will
make France mere let Of the Ger
man Empire. That he will be sup.
ported in this by the German people
there ia no room TO doub, after read
ing the proceedings OF the Raichstsg,
which voted the budget with
Almost unanimity. National hate
is being carefully nursed on both
sides of the frontier, and when war
does come 1t will be conducted ruth
les,ly and in the spirit OF no quarter.
And for what? Nothing that the over
taxed people OF either nation have auy
interest in. Merely to crafty the lust
for power of the German chancellor
and safety the brutal energies that
dominate in him. The question Of
disputed territory II left TO the people
OF Alsace and Lorraine would readily
be decided. They are as French as
the Parisians, and have no sfinities
with their conquerors, Two centuries
OF French training have made them
French in feeling and national spirit.
Bat this ia hopeless, Bismarck will
not give up an acre, nor will he be
Comiorted or die happy until he has
an opportunity to cripple France &C
that abe may sink to the rating Of 9
second class power, If like Po'snd, she
is not partitiored or blotted from the
map,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-02
THE BALD KNOBBERS
Surprised by the indictments Oh
the Grand JuFy-The Regulators
Leaving the country.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, May IA special
from Ozark, Mo, says: The Bald
Knobbers, who considered their oath
in that 60 :iety of more force than the
legal obligation, are In another panic
since the grand jury indicted John
and William Mspes, sons OF the promi-
nent Baptist evangelist Of Linn, for
perjury. These young men denied
having any knowledge Of the Chris
tian county regulators. Enough testi-
mony was brought out, however, to
fud seven counts against each OF them
for participation in the Edens. Green
murder aud the whipping Of johnson
and the BeattyB. They were sent to
Jail in default OF 5000 bail. Dave
Walker, the leader Of the regulators,
was indicted in about twenty cases
outside OF the Eiens-Green murder,
and Parson Simmons, third officer OF
the Chadwick company, has nearly
as many. 1t was notorious that
Walkers horse and Simmons's red
mare were conspicuous in all cavalry
raids. Sheriff Johnson is having
trouble in finding the indicted, men,
as the members have left the conntrYs
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-02
OFFICIAL CROOKEDNESS.
THE CHARGE AGAINST STATE
SENATOR MINI EAR, OF w. VA,
Bogun-It IL Alleged That He vot ed
for Camden 70 U. n. Senator
for ConsideratiOn.

CHAMELEON, W. VA, May LOT.
fetal invssIigali IN waI begun today
into the charges made at the last SEES
sion OF the Legislature that State SEN
ator Minnesr had been influenced for
q consideration to vote for the re-elec-
ton of Camden Dem. to the United
States Senate. Shelton Roger testified
that as a personal friend he had visit
ed Minnear and learned that letter
from the Republican GENITAL Commit
tee had been sent to the Republican
members Of the Legislature alleging
that Camden was using money to ee-
cure a reelection. A copy of this let.
ter be offered to Camden and also to
United States Collector McGrsw for
consideration, but they told him the
copy was useless. He again visited
Minnesr's home and purloined the
original letter, q fac simile of which
was published In Wheeling paper.
The witness further testified that he
came here and bargained with three
members to vote for Camden In con.
alteration of $1,000. The money, he
said, was raised by Republicans, whose
names he refused to give. The votes
were to be cast on q given signal from
him at stated time. Camden, how
ever, said to the witness that il these
men voted for him, he (Oamden)
would prosecute them aud Regor. So
the signal YVES snot given end the
votes were not cast. The witness
once more refused to divu)ge the
names of the parties furnishing the
money, but said that Camden was not
one of them, When asked what he re-
ceived fortbe famous letter which was
published, the witre's said he re-
ceived his expente3, and Collector
McGraw gave him $50, and
later, at Washington, $40 more.
Witnesses said he had his "spalls, ="
after which he is bright, hut at other
tines dull and stupid. He did not
know of the $40 givel him
In Washington until the next day ss
il was put in bis pocket by McGraw.
Camden did not give 1T to him. Nc.
Graw promised him an annual pass
over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
which he hsAnot received. The com
mittee Adjourned until Monday. The
witness, ReRer, Is subject to epileptit
fits and had one after the examina
ton was concluded. His acquaintance
allege that his testimony 10 unreliable
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-02
THE widening OF DEsOTO
STREE

The proposition to widen Desoto
street and make 1t sixty feet from
property line to property line instead
OF forty 10 a sensible movement. II
this is done Desoto will become one Of
the leading north and south thorough
fares Of the city and most desirable
residence street. The dummy line
will make it a street the property on
which will be much sought after. 1t
will be the highway to the peoples
park and ultimately to the msnuiact-
uring center by the leading and fast
est line of travel. Wherever dummy
lines have been erected prosperity has
always followed. They are a sure in
dex Of growth. That proposed for
Desoto street will be no exception 10
the rule. In widening the street for
il they are but meeting the owners OF
the line bali way, and are making a
contribution that will return to them
q hundred fold.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-02
THE TRAIN ROBBERS
Located and Their Full Names
Obtained.

San Francisco, CAL, May 1.-The
latest information concerning the
Pspsgo train robbery is that o man
named Cook has been found in, Tue
son who claims to know all the men
implicated in the robbery. He states
that short time ago he was asked to
conspire with these men to rob the
train, but refused, and that the plan
then proposed was precisely like that
carried out. Cook furnished the otfi-
GERS with the names In full and de-
scrlption Of all five Of the despera-
Goes, and stated they were all in con.
cealment In Tucson. The officers re-
fuse to divulge the names, but say
that the men are located and cannon
possibly escape. Every exit from
Tucson Is closely guarded. The lead
ers OF the robbers is named Swan.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-02
THE DROUTH In TEXAS.
SOME INTERESTING FIGURES
SHOWING THE RAINFALL
At Six Principal Points in the Strick-
en- District-A W0efal In
suflicieney Of Rain.

GALVESTON, Tx, May 1.-The re-
ports of drouth throughout the agri-
cultural districts of Texas are daily
assuming a more serious aspect. Dur
ing the past two weeks many conflict.
ing accounts have been disseminated
regarding the area and amount OF
rainfall throughout the six great cot
ton districts comprising the cotton
belt. In order to ascertain the exact
condition of affairs, the Associated
Press tonight gathered from the
several signal service stations through
out the cotton belt statement of the
rainfall for thesmonth OF April Just
closed. The following tabulation
shows the precipitation for April at
six principal points in the cotton belt
as compared with the seasons OF 1886
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-02
MEMPHIS APPEAL
MONDAY, no.; MAY 2, 1887
mEMORIAL DAY.

The surviving comrades Of the men
who died for the South have appoint
cd Saturday next as memorial day--the
day when the graves Of the dead
Coniederates are to be decorated with
flowers, mute witnesses Of the unfail-
ing .ove of the people for their he
roee. No war OF modern times de-
maHded SO many sacrifices as that be-
tween the States. No war was ever at
tended with 30 much Of sweeping loss
Of life and property, and no war ever
tried people 80 severely. The South
was solid: solid for commercial indie
pendence, solid for the reserved rights
Of the people, for the integrity Of the
States. For this, following the exam
pie Of their fathers Of the Revolution,
they gave mp everything they had
and willingly. To keep alive
the memory Of these sacri-
fces, not In captious or
provincial spirit, but as an ever living
example Of patriotic even II unavail-
ing devotion, the orfederate soldiers
Of Memphis on one day Of every year
commemorate their dead, the gallant
and patriotic dead who willingly gave
up their lives. 1t needs no appeal to
sicall out the whole population TO help
in this sacred task on Saturday. 1t
should be made public holiday. The
business houses should be closed that
something like a unanimous demon
stration be made by the city that was
~ the very soul Of the Confederate
movement. Col. Luke Finley, the
orator of the day, one Of the most gah
liant survivors Of the contest, and one
OF our ablest lawyers, will doubt
less say something to be remembered.
He will infuse his own spirit into his
WORDS and recall the thrilling memo
ries Of the most stormy period in the
history Of the Sou h. We suggest to
the committee having the matter In
charge that they procure the consent
OF merchants TO the closing OF the
stores from le o'clock, that every one
who desires may participate in this
patriotic work Of decorating the graves
OF the Confederate dead.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-02
Eastern Raoinx season,

WAeBINeToN, May THE Eastern
racing season will be formally opened
by the National Jockey Club on Tues
day next, at Ivy City. lhe stalls are
filed with good snd speedy horses,
over $50 being in training at the track.
Toe GROUNDS and track are in fine con-
dition, and should the weather be
clear and favorable, the meeting will
be, it is thought, most brilliant and
successful,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-02
CHATTANOOGA, TENN.
A Serious Runaway in which a
Young Lady Suatains Int ernal
Injuries.
lsPKorAL TO THE APPEAL.l

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May L.
Bishop r idemacher, Of the Catholic
Church, conducted services here today
and administered the sacrament OF
CO. frmation to sixty candidates.
A serious runaway occurred this
afternoon on Montgomery avenue.
Mr.. Lum Meachem and Mrs Lizzie
Montgomery were thrown f.om the
carriage and seriously injured. The
lady struck heavily on her back and
shoulder and sustained internal in.
jurles. Her physicians state that her
spinal column is broken and doubts
Of her recovery are entertained.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-02
A Monster Mass Meeting 10 Protest
Against Coercion,

NKw York, May 1.-The Executive
Committee Of the Home Rule Club,
OF this city, met at the Hoffman
House today and arranged to have a
monster macs meeting held in case
the coercion bill becomes law. All
Of the Irish societies in the city have
accepted invitations TO join In the
demonstration. The meeting Is to
protest against Reinforcement OF the
provisions Of the coercion bill. The
proposition has been endorsed by
every branch OF the Irish and Ma
tonal Leagues In the city;